K to 12 Basic Education

Curriculum Technology and

Livelihood Education

Learning Module

DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
Grade 7
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 DRESS MAKING AND TAILORING

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 WEEK 5

Types of Sewing Machines

Well-selected sewing machine is essential for achieving good

results. It should be used correctly in accordance with the job
requirements.

1. Lockstitch Sewing Machine. This is usually

used in homes and sometimes in school. This is also
called ―Domestic Sewing Machine‖. It is run by foot
and may also be converted to electric power
machine.

2. Hi-Speed Lockstitch Sewing Machine.

This is sometimes called „straight stitching
machine‖ or industrial sewing machine. It has
automatic lubrication and is used by tailors
and dressmakers

3. Over Edging Machine. Other companies call it

―small machine‖. It finishes the raw
edges of the pattern for
construction.

4. Embroidery Machine. This is used in making

fancy stitches and in making different kinds of
embroidery stitches on fabrics for the Barong
Tagalog, pillow cases, linen and other novelty
items.

5. Button Holer Machine. This is used in

making buttonholes on garments.

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 6. Button Attachment
Machine. This used in
attaching button to the
garments.

7. Double Needle Machine. This is

used in the construction of the
different kinds of clothing especially
for the inseam, outseam and side
seam.

8. Bartacking Machine. This is used

in reinforcing the opening and
closing of pockets.

Two Major Parts of the Lockstitch Sewing

Machine

The two major parts of the lock stitch sewing

machine are the upper and lower parts.

The Upper Parts is composed of:

1. Head is the complete sewing

machine without a cabinet or
stand.
2. Arm is the curve part of
the head containing
mechanism for operating
the needle.
3. Bed is the flat portion of the
machine and beneath is the feed
dog where it is mounted, and the
shuttle and lower thread are placed.
Parts of the Sewing Machine in the Arm

1. Spool Pin - is the thread holder.

2. Thread Guide - keeps the thread in position.
3. Thread Take up Lever - releases the thread and interlocks with the bobbin thread.

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 4. Presser bar lifter - moves the presser foot.
5. Tension - controls the looseness and tightness of stitches.
6. Needle Bar - holds the needle in place.
7. Needle Clamp - holds and tightens the needle.
8. Presser Foot - holds the fabric in place while sewing.
9. Needle - is a slender tool attached in the needle clamp used for sewing.
10. Bobbin Winder - controls the bobbin while winding thread.
11. Stitch regulator - checks the length of the stitches.
12. Balance Wheel - sets the mechanism in motion.
13. Belt - connects the balance wheel to the drive wheel.
14. Stop Motion Screw - hinders moving when loosened and starts.

Activity 5: Draw the parts of the sewing machine in the arm without label. Have a video
presentation (edited/not edited) discussing the name and definition of its parts.

Rubrics:

Clarity of the voice in the video presentation- 10 points

Effort- 10 points

Creativity- 10 points

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